The unpolished, naturalistic quality of burnt wood also appeals to architects seeking to evoke a rough organic feel in tune with the surrounding landscape. It’s bituminous-black and scaly, like alligator skin that’s been singed. But such dark, reptilian wood is also startling and gorgeously eerie...like it floated out of a dream
— T Magazine - NYT

Amanda Fortini highlights the ancient Japanese technique, which has grown in popularity among Western architects.A topic discussed here on Archinect back in 2007 and then in 2012. View full entry